Do people think community college only for dumbs? Is ascociate degree useless if we want to go for bachelor?
2007-02-18 19:16:12 · 7 answers · asked by wills 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I cannot agree with the comment that CC is like HS totally. The way that it is is that there are students that act like they are in HS and are only going to socialize. That is where it ends.
Remember that for many adults considering going back and getting an education the CC is usually the chosen route; therefore the age of a student attending CC is considerably older than the average age of a University student (28 vs. 22).
To transfer into a 4 year university (which I did from a CC with an AA degree) you should have a high GPA and that is another reason that doing well at the CC level is very important factor in going for a BA degree.
There is a disadvantage for transfer students because they are not familiar to the settings of a 4 year college and the GPA usually drops .50 (I did not believe that statistic, until mine did).
Once you get a year under your belt, you become comfortable in getting around the campus, getting resources, making friends, and figuring out the best study methods.
The big difference is that there is so little time to do the assignments if you are taking a full load. If you do not have excellent habits in studying...you will develop them or drop out.
I compare the CC to the minor league in baseball. Getting into that university is tough, and competitive. (Especially if you are trying to get into a demading field like business, law, or nursing)
And once you get in you have to perform. The CC experience and the award of the AA degree, gives you a great foundation to continue in your studies, it in itself is a sense of accomplishment that you can take to the next level.
2007-02-18 20:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No community colleges often offer degrees and certifications in careers which don't require university education.
To characterize it as a school for dummies is judgemental.
Not everyone is cut out for university or should go to university, in fact alot of kids in universities are wasting space there for people who really want and need to go, by not doing their assignments, not participating in their seminars, generally just taking up space.
Usually people who attend community colleges are business based or in industry or policing. Some associate degrees are applicable to university degrees.
I have attended both community college and university but for different areas of study. I found after university, that community college courses were less intensive but that was fine , I was taking general interst courses in leadership anyway.
2007-02-18 19:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my assoc. in arts. I got it from a 2 year community college. I have or had a lot of friends belittle me and mock me in a passive agressive manner.
I'm going on for my four year...I think it made the transition easier. But to each their own.
Some people can just be down right pricks.
2007-02-18 19:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your short on cash, be smart and take your general ed classes at the cc.
You don't need an associates degree if your getting a B.A.
Unless the field your going into is o.k. with the A.A. such as preschool teacher, etc.
2007-02-18 19:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by CANDIDA R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think community colleges are excellent and they are less expensive.
2007-02-18 19:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jaigurl 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Clearly you didn't go to ANY college considering the terrible spelling going on in your question.
2007-02-18 19:24:17 · answer #6 · answered by NYchickenGal 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
i see cc with the same status as high school
2007-02-18 19:19:25 · answer #7 · answered by Ting 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋